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If the republic is in the power of one, penes unum, it is a monarchy; if in the power of a few, penes paucos, it is an aristocracy; if in the power of all, penes universos, it is a democracy.
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Sumner outlines a clear distinction between monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy based on who holds power.
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